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Baraboo School District

Baraboo High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Sauk County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Baraboo, WI
  • 98 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Baraboo High School is an above average, public school located in Baraboo, WI. It has 992 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
Address
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
Telephone
(608) 355-3940
Website
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Baraboo High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
42%
Percent Proficient - Math
37%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1280
5 responses
Average ACT
26
102 responses
AP Enrollment
27%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$42,482
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$722
National
$949
Median Home Value
$144,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 19 responses
Report
  • Homecoming is great and very fun.
    21%
  • Pops concert for choir is a very unique experience
    21%
  • Kill ball in gym
    16%
  • State send offs are fun
    16%
  • Various school athletics
    11%
  • Choir class. and science class.
    5%
  • None
    5%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
992
Free or Reduced Lunch
37%
55%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$61,800
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.9%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,906/ year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.16 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.16 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.16 responses
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Baraboo High School Reviews

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I graduated from Baraboo High School in June of 2018. I attended all 12 years of schooling in the Baraboo School District. The High School helped me take AP courses to help prepare for college, and also worked with UW-Baraboo/Sauk County to allow BHS students take college courses during high school. Not all teachers at Baraboo were helpful to guide us on the right track to college, which has now given me struggles and put me behind since I am now in college. I think the high school needs to offer more AP testing and learn how to help students prepare for college better.
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I like that there are so many different opportunities for the students. There are so many different classes, clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities. The teachers there are great. They make sure that every student has a chance to succeed. I wish that the school was more focused on the curriculum than on sports. When it comes to sports here, everything is about politics. In my personal opinion high school and middle school sports should be more about the students' love for the games instead of politics.
I enjoyed Baraboo High because of a lot of different things. The main reason I like it is the teachers. The teachers are amazing and are always willing to help you. Also the teachers and the classes offered at my school help myself and my fellow students prepare for college in the best way possible. One thing I would like to see change about Baraboo High is the sports. Some of our sports teams are pretty good but the other half, not so much. Most of it starts with our facilities which need improvement. Overall though, my experience at Baraboo High has been great.